Author: Augustus Montague Toplady (1740-1778); Thomas Cotterill, 1779-1823 Hymnal: The Christian Hymnary. Bks. 1-4 #178 (1972) Meter: 7.7.7.7.7.7 First Line: Rock of Ages, cleft for me Lyrics: 1 Rock of Ages, cleft for me,
Let me hide myself in Thee!
Let the water and the blood,
From Thy riven side which flow'd,
Be of sin the perfect cure;
Cleanse me from its guilt and pow'r.
2 Not the labour of my hands
Can fulfil Thy law’s demands;
Could my zeal no respite know,
Could my tears forever flow,
All for sin could not atone;
Thou must save, and Thou alone.
3 Nothing in my hand I bring,
Simply to Thy cross I cling;
Naked, come to Thee for dress;
Helpless, look to Thee for grace;
Foul, I to the fountain fly;
Wash me, Saviour, or I die!
4 While I draw this fleeting breath,
Should mine eyelids close in death,
When I soar to worlds unknown,
See Thee on thy judgment throne,
Rock of Ages, cleft for me,
Let me hide myself in thee. Topics: Book One: Hymns, Songs, Chorales; Jesus Christ Succour, Salvation Scripture: Psalm 18:31 Languages: English Tune Title: REDHEAD
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